Preparedness of United Nations system organizations for the International Public Sector Accounting Standards : note / by the Secretary-General

Transmits report of the Joint Inspection Unit (JIU/REP/2010/6), prepared by Gérard Biraud.

ix, 73 p.

Annexes (p. 59-73): 1. List of IPSAS (2010 IFAC handbook of international public sector accounting pronouncements) -- 2. Perceived importance of each IPSAS as identified by participating organizations -- 3. Process flow for transition to IPSAS implementation -- 4. A success story : the WFP process -- 5. Overview of action to be taken by participating organizations on JIU recommendations.
Includes bibliographical references.